The Wolf Mother By Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Brett D. HusonIllustrated by Natasha Donovan Series: Mothers of Xsan Imprint: HighWater Press Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Indigenous, Wolves & Coyotes, Seasons Big Ideas: Aspects of Indigenous Cultures, Worldviews, Teachings, and Protocols, STEM, Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, Ecosystems, Life Cycles, Seasonal Cycles Cultures & Peoples: Gitxsan Indigenous Languages: Gitxsanimx, Words or Phrases Interest Age: 9–11 Grade: 4–6 Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell S, Lexile® Framework for Reading: 950L Show edition details Hardcover : 9781553799788, 32 pages, September 2021 Ebook (PDF) : 9781553799795, 32 pages, November 2021 Ebook (EPUB) : 9781553799801, 32 pages, November 2021 Hardcover $23.00 Ebook (PDF) $18.00 Ebook (EPUB) $18.00 Read Excerpt Share: Explore the life cycle of a grey wolf in this engaging look at how an ecosystem’s animals, people, and seasons are intertwined. Description Follow along as award-winning author Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) introduces young readers to a pack of grey wolves. New pups have just begun to open their eyes, one of which is a striking black female. Every day, her ears grow larger, her eyesight gets sharper, and her legs stretch farther. As she learns to hunt, play, and run with her pack, instinct pulls her to explore beyond her home territory. Will the young wolf’s bold spirit help her find a new pack of her very own?Learn about the life cycle of these magnificent canines, the traditions of the Gitxsan, and how grey wolves contribute to the health of their entire ecosystem. Awards Short-listed, Manuela Dias Book Design and Illustration Awards, Children’s Illustration 2022 Short-listed, Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Book Awards, Child and Youth 2022 Short-listed, Red Cedar Book Awards 2022 Long-listed, First Nations Communities READ 2022 Short-listed, Rocky Mountain Book Award 2023 Winner, Science Writers and Communicators of Canada's Paradigm Prize 2022 Reviews Among CBC Books 35 Canadian Middle-Grade Books to Watch for in Fall 2021 CBC Books Among Loan Stars Jr. Top 10 picks Loan Stars Jr. With numerous teachings offered throughout its beautiful pages, The Wolf Mother provides many lovely lessons for young readers. Quill & Quire Among The Globe and Mail's Kids' Books Gift Guide The Globe and Mail A vibrant animal book, this gently and generously shares something of Gitxsan culture. Toronto Star With numerous teachings offered throughout its beautiful pages, The Wolf Mother is an engaging read, providing important lessons for all children. Canadian Children's Book News